Beast Busters

Beast Busters is a 1989 run and gun arcade game developed and published by SNK. It is notable as one of the first arcade games to allow three players to play simultaneously. Players take on the roles of heavily armed mercenaries tasked with eradicating hordes of zombies and other mutated creatures that have overrun a major city. The gameplay is focused on intense action and cooperative play, requiring players to coordinate their fire and movements to survive the relentless onslaught of enemies. The game is divided into several stages, each culminating in a boss fight against a particularly large and challenging monster. Power-ups are available throughout the levels, providing players with more powerful weapons and temporary advantages. Beast Busters was followed by several sequels, expanding on its core gameplay and storyline. While not a critical darling, it gained a cult following for its frantic, three-player cooperative action and memorable creature designs.